TERRA 454: Rising Tide – Part 1

Produced by Stephani Gordon

Synopsis

How will the coral reefs, monk seals, native plants, and honeycreepers of Hawai’i deal with climate change? Local researchers working in the island chain’s stunning national parks tell us their concerns for wildlife, key habitats, and cultural resources.

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About the Producer

With more than a decade of experience as a field biologist, Stephani has logged more than 800 days underway on federal, university, and NGO research vessels, 1,500 dives, and over 1,700 days in remote locations. Her footage has been featured in productions for National Geographic, PBS, the Waitt Institute of Discovery, NOAA Sanctuary Programs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and the National Park Service. Her films have been shown at international film festivals, on television, in visitor centers, concert halls, board rooms, and class rooms – never failing to delight and inspire on the way to communicating a vital message. Stephani’s homebase is in Montana where she lives with her husband and dog near the Yellowstone River.